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Restaurant-Style Potato Skins

SUBMITTED BY: Misty PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"A wonderful appetizer for you and your family to enjoy."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 232 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  7 Min
READY IN  37 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 potatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 cup bacon bits
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
  4. Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towels.
  5. Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with sour cream.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by APGREEN
These are good, but here's a really smart tip if you want to cut out about 1/2 the calories,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
In an attempt to cut the fat and carbs in this recipe I baked my potatoes in the oven for one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by TJGOULD
These were fabulous. DON'T FRY THEM!! I put the potatoes in the oven on 400 for about an hour.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN
These were awesome! I brought these to a wine tasting party and they were gone before I knew... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by trufflebun
Potato skins have always been a favorite of ours, but this was the first time I ever made them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by LYNN39SCAF
Delicious! I made a single batch of these and cut them into quarters instead of halves. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PPK
A nice change for serving potatoes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2005 by ELIZABETH101
What a simple yet flavoursome dish. I served this as a side dish to dinner tonight (sausages,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2004 by DINGOTHEDENTDOG
Awesome, my wife went off atkins diet and wanted a rewarding dish! I made these for her as she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by LARRYRODRIQUEZ